At Campbelltown Community Preschool we support children to further develop their knowledge and skills to the best of their abilities and we encourage all children to become active, independent learners. By focusing on nurturing children’s love of learning we enhance the ability for a smooth transition into formal schooling.

Campbelltown Community Preschool is a friendly, welcoming place where all children and families are respected and can develop a sense of belonging.
As educators, we are guided by the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards to provide the highest quality of early education and care for all children.
We acknowledge and respect the traditional owners of the land, the Dharawal People. We will develop an understanding and share knowledge of their history and culture within the preschool community.

In relation to ‘The Learning Environment and Program’

We believe:

• Our environment should reflect and enrich the lives of participating children and families and respond to their interests, needs and diversities.
• The environment should consist of a broad range of rich, challenging and diverse experiences that are safe, flexible and inclusive to all.
• Our environment should foster inquiry, knowledge and wonder about the natural world and promote respect for and an understanding of sustainable practices.
• Both indoor and outdoor environments should be aesthetically pleasing, support all aspects of children’s learning and encourage conversations between children, educators, preschool families and visitors.
• The foundation of our curriculum reflects a holistic approach to children’s learning through the provision of stimulating, hands-on experiences.
• The planning cycle is a reflection of the individual needs of each child, children’s interests, ideas and experiences which are observed and documented by educators.

In relation to ‘Children’

We believe:

• All children should feel safe, secure and content in the early learning environment.
• All children should have a sense of belonging and be valued as an individual.
• All children are capable and resourceful learners, with individual learning styles and achieve learning and developmental outcomes at their own individual pace.
• Children have a right to be a child – to play, to laugh, and be spontaneous to explore, learn and to have fun.
• Children should have opportunities to work independently and as part of a team with other children and adults.

In relation to ‘Families and Community’

We believe:

• Families are children’s first and most influential teachers and therefore play a vital role in the education of their child.
• Families should feel a sense of belonging and should be acknowledged as a valuable part of our preschool community.
• In respecting all families and their diverse backgrounds and dynamics.
• Positive relationships and genuine partnerships based on trust and respect between educators and families will ensure best outcomes for children’s learning.
• Community partnerships can enrich our program and learning for children, families and educators.

In relation to ‘Staff’

We believe: